personal gps

I need a personal GPS locator that works outside the US and is reliable. In case of getting lost or a kidnapping. Thanks for the help this is something very much need it.

Hi,
I think Magellan gps is one of the best in market. You can check out info about it out here at http://reviewspile.com/electronics/magel lan-roadmate-gps-review

do check it out before making your decision.

2008-12-26 08:21:46 by AG31

Getting back at the end of the day is as easy as pushing a button and following an arrow. Utilizing GPS technology in its most basic format ...

I am looking for a personal gps unit for hiking and kayaking. I saw one not too long ago that works very very simply. You turn it on and mark your position when starting out and it tells you how to get back. That's all it does. It is meant to be worn on a jacket zipper or a lanyard. Can someone tall me where to find it or suggest something else? Thanks in advance.

Two very good marine friendly units that are waterproof and float as well as being good hiking companions that have the tracback feature you mentioned are the Garmin 72 and 76 units. Go here to check them out:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=144

garmin handheld gps

visit me at: http://www.garminhandheldgpsstore.com

2009-04-13 09:16:20 by skisonone

Price: $89.99

Displays distance and direction, with a simple arrow to guide user in real time--a press of a button gives you latitude and longitude
Store and instantly recall up to three locations, with a distance of up to 9,999 miles
Charges in 1.5 hours via USB, and provides about 10 hours of typical use or 16 full days on standby
Ultra-sensitive GPS searches up to 32 satellites within 60 seconds and triangulates the three best to lock in the starting point
Keychain style handheld navigator takes you back to a specific starting point--your car, campsite, hotel, trail, dock, house, etc.

That way when 15 British servicepeople are taken, we can go right in and get them back.

Is this too simplistic? If TomTom can get their solution that fits into the palm of my hand surely we could come up with something smaller like a RFID tag that could be sewn into clothing.
Gary2413.... Well there is something to be said for a man in uniform ;)
And Gary to add... it's just that this subject is here and now and splashed all over the media!
Good point Auditor 4.... they are coming to kill you now by the way.
I used RFID as an example of size, I realise that RFID doesn't have the range! I might be a girl but I'm not stupid!

Mucky, do you have a thing for guys in the armed forces? ? ?

: - )

Just somthing about your questions.

lol

2007-03-28 07:58:40 by Mucky

Price: $97.95

Weather resistant, Operates on 2AAA batteries (not included)
High sensitivity SiRF star III GPS receiver, Self calibrating digital compass
Compact size stores easily in your pocket or purse
Store and locate up to 3 locations, provides distance and direction back
Lanyard included for easy attachment

I am familiar with the basic theory of the reception of the satallite signals to locate a spot on the earth. I am interested in knowing how the actual car equipment stores so much info and how the directions are created. In addition to the actual map routes being loaded, how does the system know if the road is 4 lane or 2 lane and where the crossovers are on a 4 lane. How does the system know where turns are not allowed, etc.

Garmin uses Navteq navigational software to produce maps and directions. The map/roadway information is stored and the directions are calculated using this information. The information is compiled using satellite imagery and highway information built into the software. The software looks at current position, destination and available roadways between, applying logial analysis to determine the best route. This is why the GPS units can recalculate on the fly, because they look from where they are, not where they were.

2007-12-07 11:42:53 by hrvwade

A person I know uses a wheelchair to get around but cannot speak. He wants a GPS device so that he can be independant but still locatable. Any suggestions.

some phones have the gps in them, it can serve a dual purpose, he could ring someone, even without speaking, in case of emergency.
and...
i cant believe i'm actually suggestting this... they have those subcutaneous chips that keep track of people.

2008-09-03 14:47:07 by Vicarious Cynic